Group 1 discussed institutional issues, cooperation, and shared benefits related to transboundary water resources in Africa and China. Key areas identified for further research and development include: 1) exploring benefit sharing mechanisms for closed river basins; 2) conducting capacity assessments and identifying skills needed to establish effective River Basin Organizations; and 3) performing comparative studies of cooperation between countries sharing river basins in Africa and China. Suggestions were also made for topics related to the water-food-energy nexus. Collaborative research institutions proposed include universities, River Basin Organizations, bilateral organizations, and national/international research institutions.
Needs and gaps Climate Change Study for SITWA_nirasSITWA-ANBO-RAOB
Needs and Gaps & Proposed Services
“Climate change vulnerability, adaptation and development agendas in the African RBOs” by NIRAS Natura AB International Consulting
A seminar discussion on Revitalising Catchment Management Forums in South Africa. Hosted by the Environmental Monitoring Group as part of the EMG Seminar Series 2015.
Presented by IWMI's Alan Nicol at the Regional Conference on Risks and Solutions: Adaptation Frameworks for Water Resources Planning, Development and Management in South Asia, on July 12, 2016, at Hilton, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The two countries in southern Africa have classic configuration of being located in transboundary basins. There are many similarities as regards their interdependence on riparians. The presentation summarises possible complementarity and consistency in transboundary water management. The findings are based on almost 30 months of work in the region.
Needs and gaps Climate Change Study for SITWA_nirasSITWA-ANBO-RAOB
Needs and Gaps & Proposed Services
“Climate change vulnerability, adaptation and development agendas in the African RBOs” by NIRAS Natura AB International Consulting
A seminar discussion on Revitalising Catchment Management Forums in South Africa. Hosted by the Environmental Monitoring Group as part of the EMG Seminar Series 2015.
Presented by IWMI's Alan Nicol at the Regional Conference on Risks and Solutions: Adaptation Frameworks for Water Resources Planning, Development and Management in South Asia, on July 12, 2016, at Hilton, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The two countries in southern Africa have classic configuration of being located in transboundary basins. There are many similarities as regards their interdependence on riparians. The presentation summarises possible complementarity and consistency in transboundary water management. The findings are based on almost 30 months of work in the region.
Trans-disciplinary science to impact tropical forest landscapes - Jeff Sayer, University of British Columbia. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Theory-Based Approaches for Assessing the Impact of Integrated Systems Research - Brian Belcher, Royal Roads University. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Challenges and opportunities for using remote sensing data - Kathy Baylis, University of California, Santa Barbara. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Reviewing the evidence on implementation and long-term impact of integrated landscape approaches - James Reed, CIFOR. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Some musings on evaluating the impacts of integrated systems research - Karl Hughes, PIM. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
What makes impact research challenging? What have been done so far? Results from CGIAR research - Natalia Estrada Carmona. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Use of Qualitative Approaches for Impact Assessments of Integrated Systems Research: Our Experience - Monica Biradavolu, SPIA. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
FTA’s experience in measuring impacts of research on integrated systems - Vincent Gitz, FTA. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Measuring the impact of integrated systems research
Panel Speakers: Vincent Gitz, Natalia Estrada Estrada Carmona, Monica Biradavolu and Karl Hughes. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Why does OneCGIAR need Integrated Systems Research? - Holger Meinke, University of Tasmania & ISDC. Measuring the Impact of Integrated Systems Research (September 27, 2021 – September 30, 2021). Three-day virtual workshop co hosted by the CGIAR Research Programs on Water Land and Ecosystems (WLE); Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (FTA); Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM); and SPIA, the Standing Panel on Impact Assessment of the CGIAR. The workshop took stock of existing and new methodological developments of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment work, and discussed which are suitable to evaluate and assess complex, integrated systems research.
Agronomic advances for understanding soil health
By Job Kihara, Agronomist, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Innovations in soil health monitoring for nature and people
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 28, 2021
Innovations in Soil Health Monitoring: Combining Systematic Field Assessments with Spectroscopy and Earth Observation
By Leigh Ann Winowiecki, WLE/CIFOR-ICRAF
Innovations in soil health monitoring for nature and people
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 28, 2021
By Padmaja Ravula
Senior Scientist – Sociologist, Gender and Nutrition Research
Global Research Program: Enabling Systems Transformation Cluster: Gender and Youth
Securing inclusive land restoration
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 25, 2021
By Ermias Betemariam, Land Health Scientist, World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
Securing inclusive land restoration
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 25, 2021
By Deepa Joshi, Gender, Youth and Inclusion Lead, WLE (IWMI)
Securing inclusive land restoration
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 25, 2021
By Fabrice DeClerck, Science Director, EAT Forum & Senior Scientist, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Boosting synergies and managing trade-offs in food systems
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 21, 2021
Sustainable management of commons to boost synergies: A case study on India
By Wei Zhang, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute
Boosting synergies and managing trade-offs in food systems
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 21, 2021
Building climate resilience across scales
participatory – farmer-led – community action
By Sander Zwart, IWMI
Managing water for climate adaptation and mitigation
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 19, 2021
Lessons learnt towards building pathways for innovation: India
By Apoorve Khandelwal, CEEW India
Innovation investment for impact
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 14, 2021
Mining the Gaps: Mapping The Research on Small Farms in the Global South
By Jaron Porciello, Cornell University
Innovation investment for impact
From Research to Resilience
WLE webinar series
October 14, 2021
Mining the Gaps: Mapping The Research on Small Farms in the Global South
Day 2 001 group 1 discussions
1. 1
GROUP 1
INSTITUTIONAL ISSUES, COOPERATION, SHARED BENEFITS
Group representation
Name Institution Country
Reginald Tekateka Water Sector Consultant – Former
Commissioner -ORASECOM
South Afria
Yan Feng (Ms) Asian International River Centre China
Peter Nthathakane Technical Task Team Member -
ORASECOM
Lesotho
Lenka Thamae Executive Secretary - ORASECOM South Africa
Mike Muller Commissioner in the Planning
Commission of the Country (RSA)
South Africa
Thulani Madinginye Climate Resilient Infrastructure
Development Facility
South Africa
John Metzger ZAMCOM Botswana
Piet Heyns Consultant (Former Commissioner –
ORASECOM )
Namibia
Cyrille Masamba Deputy Head of Department of Water –
Ministry of Hydraulic Resources and
Electricity
DRC
Nicole Lefore IWMI – Institutional Specialist South Africa
Dinis Juizo Water Resources Management - Mozambique
Tongtiegang Zhao Water Resources Engineering – Systems
Optimization
China
Chen Jiwei International Economic cooperation -
Research, technology and
transboundary issues
China
Gaohu Sun
Ministry of Water Resources - China China
Rapule Pule Water Resources Specialist –
ORASECOM Secretariat South Afria
1.0 Introduction
1.1 After 14 years of implementation of the SADC Shared Watercourses Protocol
beginning with the establishment of ORASECOM in 2000, it is appropriate and timely
to review our progress and re-affirm the direction we want to take in the
management of our trans-boundary water resources
2. 2
1.2 It is also important that research contributes to the improvement and
implementation of existing local, national, basin level and regional policies,
priorities, plans, etc., in order to produce tangible results on the ground
1.3 It serves our purpose to work with a developing partner such as China who are also
seeking to find the optimal approach to managing their water resources their region.
2.0 Areas for Research and Development priorities
2.1 Explore the application of benefit sharing mechanisms to closed rivers.
“Cooperation beyond closure”.
2.1.1 Explore the use of benefit sharing dividends to promote livelihoods of the
poor who are dependent on the river course resources
2.2 Capacity Building & Requirements : Identify the various disciplines required for
fulfilling the mandate and roles of RBOs. Develop inventory of existing capacity,
determine gaps, necessary skills to establish RBO’s, and their functions.
2.2.1 Information generation and sharing for capacity building and confidence
building, etc.
2.2.2 Innovative ways of harnessing brain drain. Also explore ways of incentivising
the involvement of the diaspora.
2.3 Do a comparative study on forms of cooperation between countries sharing river
basins, drawing from experiences and practices in Africa and China
2.4 Investigate the appropriateness of current policies and treaties for developing
regions such as Africa and China i.e effectiveness of these Treaties, how should
these be delinked from donor requirements/formats. Could extend to recent
experiences introducing IWRM policies and experiences in implementation. Do
these address issues of RBOs and countries in Africa and China. Also look at how
these were developed.
2.5 SUGGESTIONS FOR WATER, FOOD AND ENERGY NEXUS TOPICS
2.5.1 Compare approaches employed in China and Africa in river yield and
planning models
2.5.2 Agricultural production: The efficiency of dryland crop farming based on the
South African experience. Given that South Africa export food to her
neighbours and abroad.
Collaborative institutions on research
Academic Institutions in Africa and China e.g. University of Western Cape on GW, Pretoria
University on institutions, Botswana University, University of Namibia, National University of
Lesotho
RBOs on Basin to Basin Cooperation & learning, Bilateral Organisations,
NGOs
3. 3
National & International Research Institutions e.g. IWMI, CapNet, WaterNet, etc.
Others e.g. Young Water Professionals & Scientists
Include institutions from other sectors